Hip-Hop Music: Similarities Between Rock And Roll

Music has evolved for many years and it has always been the key element of culture. When music first started evolving, people would design their own beats and styles to represent them as a group; however, when the world started evolving there was more equipment to use, such as drums, guitars, computers, pianos, bass player, and etc. Music helps construct self-images of people and express emotions within a group of people. Hip hop and rock and roll are two types of music genres that are capable of describing their own way of style in their lyrics whether it is the beat, instrument they use, or the rhythm. However, these two types of music have become popular and share a variety of differences and similarities.
Hip-hop was originated in the 1970s’ in Bronx, New York, and was practiced by African Americans and then influenced by Latino Americans. In old times they would use wooden sticks and metal cups to form a beat to go with the music but, when technology started advancing djs’ were the ones who created the beats and rhythms of the music by using their computers and electronic devices. Hip-hop music is a genre that was born in the streets and was …show more content…
Both of these music genres are well marked all around the world and represents a big part in a culture and identifies a person’s personality. These two subcultures have a strong social impact in society, with a large diversity of art and they will be always recognized by many people in a way that it help connect and stop racism around the world and it gave people the opportunity to learn about their culture and join others in concerts and bands. Both hip-hop and rock and roll have many cultural differences, but they both have touched people’s hearts and will always remain